Darren Hill

Pipi Shell Pendant
NZ greenstone/ Arahura River pounamu, waxed cord
40 x 58 x 8 mm
As oct22 #TT-100
NZD $500

Shellfish were an important part of the M?ori diet, which included at least 40 different species. Pipi, a shallow sand-burrowing shellfish found in estuaries and sandy river mouths, was a favourite. Shells were used by M?ori in a variety of ways: Fish hooks, and the iridescent inner shell of p?ua was used for fishing lures, scrapers and cutters.